Businesses in the beverage alcohol space can ship alcohol to consumers, but key rules and regulations apply It’s a common question to wonder if it is legal to ship alcohol. The short answer is, yes! The longer and more in-depth answer is, yes, but there are important laws to follow along the way. That’s why […]
As sales tax continues to evolve in complexity, working with the right partner becomes more important. Currently, 47 states and territories in the U.S. are imposing state or local economic nexus standards. Regardless of the size of your organization, it can be difficult to stay up-to-date on sales tax changes. That’s why partnering with a […]
In a surprise move, the Massachusetts legislature swiftly adopted a new law easing the sales and use tax compliance burden of their new “Advance Payment” requirement that was imposed on certain large taxpayers beginning last April. As initially reported in December 2020 and then again in March 2021, Massachusetts created a set of unique filing […]
Over the years, we have hosted numerous webinars and events around unclaimed property. Throughout these events, we’ve received many excellent questions from attendees. We combed through and provided some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers from our unclaimed property experts. Due Diligence If we have property where due diligence needs to be […]
This blog was updated on December 1, 2023 If Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023 are any indication, online shoppers are out in full force. TVs, smart watches and headphones had some of the highest numbers on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics. Overall Black Friday online numbers reached new levels, with a record-breaking $9.8 […]
The IRS released Proposed Regulations this week that permanently extends the time for businesses to provide the Recipient copy of Forms 1095-B and 1095-C. Rather than continue to issue annual Notices to extend the date to issue the statement to the recipient, these regulations propose to permanently amend §1.6055-1(g)(4)(i) i to automatically grant filers a […]
Editor’s note: This blog was updated on November 13, 2023 The 2023 1099 tax reporting season is rapidly approaching, and the changes and updates are still coming – from the IRS and states. How can you ensure you’re ready for the busy season in time? What are some best practices for ensuring your 1099 information […]
Even those with only a passing familiarity with sales tax understand that the tax rules and the associated compliance requirements are complex in the state of Louisiana (economic nexus only further added to that complexity). There is an argument to be made among practitioners, with strong challenges from states like Alabama and Colorado, that Louisiana is […]
The last time I wrote to you about recent trends with unclaimed property and financial institutions, I talked about the increased audit activities and unique challenges that financial institutions face. Read the April 2021 article here. Regardless of your industry, I am sure you have heard the Consulting Team at Sovos share just how important […]
Tax is a critical component of your business’ success and should never feel inaccessible. You don’t want your approach to tax to become a black hole where information disappears and is difficult to find. You and your teams deserve full visibility of your data and tax engine information, with self-service tools at your fingertips to […]
Whether your organization is just starting out in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel or you’ve been established for years and are looking to expand into new markets, it can be a challenge to know which states to enter. It’s important to have a sense of the potential return on investment (ROI) before selecting a […]
What is an unclaimed property securities audit? It is an audit of the holder’s equity positions (i.e., common stock) held by the shareholders of a publicly held company. These positions are recorded in an account specific to each shareholder. The accounts are generally administered by the holder’s transfer agent. These accounts include the number of […]
Direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping compliance has many nuanced regulations that shippers must be aware of as they look to expand their business reach. But what happens when you’re trying to integrate your ecommerce approach? Is there a way to streamline your DtC wine shipping compliance when using ecommerce solutions like Shopify? The short answer is: yes! […]
This blog was updated on November 8, 2022. Congratulations, you made it through the busy October unclaimed property reporting season. Now what? Sure, you may like to forget about unclaimed property until the next reporting season comes along but that isn’t the best practice as unclaimed property compliance is a year-round job. Perform a review […]
The old mnemonic device for remembering states without a statewide sales tax, “NOMAD” (New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, and Delaware) might be dropping a letter. Specifically “A”, with the introduction of HB 3006 and HB 4005 in Alaska. HB 3006 and HB 4005 each includes legislative language that would implement a statewide tax on sales […]
The IRS issued Proposed Regulations in September that included a reduction to the required electronic filing threshold for businesses from 250 information returns to 100 returns for the 2021 tax reporting season. Further, the new requirements change the way that a business determines how to arrive at the number of returns required to be filed […]
2021 ACA reporting will most likely be different than prior years. Last fall, the IRS issued Notice 2020-76, which provided Affordable Care Act (ACA) filers with an extension of time to furnish Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to recipients. Instead of being due by the end of January, the forms could be mailed by March 2 […]
Like other alcohol producers, sake brewers are increasingly interested in the direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping market to better connect with their consumers. While the laws governing DtC shipping of sake are fairly straightforward, broadly following the rules for shipping other product types, it is complicated depending on how each state defines sake itself. No state’s DtC […]